Angels Camp, CA…In compliance with the request of a friend of mine, who wrote me from the East, I called on good-natured, garrulous old Simon Wheeler, and inquired after my friend’s friend, Leonidas W. Smiley, as requested to do, and I hereunto append the result. I have a lurking suspicion that Leonidas W. Smiley is […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)… Thompson Square LIVE in Concert! Catch the award-winning country duo Thompson Square on the Main Stage at the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee! Friday, May 16, 8:00 p.m.Included with Fair Admission! Come for the fun, stay for the music! #Frogtown2025 #ThompsonSquare #CountryConcert #CalaverasCountyFair
Valley Springs, CA…David L. True September 16, 1943 ~ May 10, 2025 (age 81). David Lee True, 81, passed away on May 10, 2025, in Valley Springs, CA. David was born on September 16, 1943, in Oakland, CA. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. […]
New York, NY…Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) has downgraded the Government of United States of America’s (US) long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings to Aa1 from Aaa and changed the outlook to stable from negative. This one-notch downgrade on our 21-notch rating scale reflects the increase over more than a decade in government debt and interest payment […]
Angels Camp, CA…Temporary Road Closure for Annual Youth Parade. South Main Street will be closed from Bret Harte Road (near St. Patrick’s Church) to Vallecito Road on May 15, 2025 from 9:45 AM to approximately 11:00 AM for the annual Youth Parade. If you need to get around the road closure, use the Hwy 4 […]
Tragedy Spring, CA…Party #1 (P-1) drove his SUV eastbound SR-88, east of Mehrten Spring Road at approximately 60 mph. The roadway was partially covered with snow, and it was lightly snowing in the early evening. Party #2 (P-2) was driving a dump truck the opposite way (westbound) on SR-88, heading towards P-1. P-1 lost control […]
Frogtown, USA…Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee May 15-18,2025! The Complete Day One Schedule is Below!! Let the Games Begin.
Doha, Qatar…Today in Qatar, President Donald J. Trump signed an agreement with Qatar to generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion. President Trump also announced economic deals totaling more than $243.5 billion between the United States and Qatar, including an historic sale of Boeing aircraft and GE Aerospace engines to Qatar Airways. The […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad May 14 ~ 20! Shop Local Today! Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s son, eventually took over the store and then passed it along to his son, Mike, who continues to operate […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad, Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through May 20th! Shop Local & Save! Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! Part of your community for generations. Click on an image below for full sized version.
Valley Springs, CA…On May 11th, 2025, at approximately 09:40 A.M., Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to perform a welfare check regarding a disturbance in the 7000 block of McCauley Road in Valley Springs, CA. Upon arriving at the location, deputies found an unresponsive male inside the home, who was pronounced deceased at the […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Head on Collision Near Sr26 / Hogan Dam Rd Incident: 0201 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Hogan Dam Rd Loc Desc: AT Lat/Lon: 38.186368 -120.825467 Detail Information 4:16 PM 7 [12] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 MACH ONE TOW 209-642-0546 [Shared] 4:15 PM 6 [11] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI […]
San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update…Vehicle Off Roadway Collision Near Mountain Ranch Rd / Rocky Rd Incident: 0090 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Mountain Ranch Rd / Rocky Rd Loc Desc: MTN RANCH BTWN ROCKY and DE MOSS LN Lat/Lon: 38.189858 -120.612769 Detail Information 12:00 PM 3 [10] 1039 3A C#18295045 SAM BERRI TOW ETA 20 MINS […]
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree Collision near Sr4 / Shirewood Ln Incident: 0087 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr4 / Shirewood Ln Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.233525 -120.367532 Detail Information 12:08 PM 6 [17] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1181-Trfc Collision-Minor Inj [Shared] 12:01 PM 5 [14] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI […]
Arnold, CA…It looks to be perfect Frog Jump weather with clear but moderate temps for Frog Jump Weekend. Today however in the high country 3-5 inches of snow is forecast. The complete forecasts for the West Slope & Mother Lode are below… ThePineTree.net Weather Sponsored By Fox Security Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra […]
San Andreas, CA…As temperatures rise and families prepare for pool parties, beach days, and lakeside vacations, Dignity Health is reminding the community about the importance of water safety—especially for young children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death among children aged 1 to 4 […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia…President Trump Participates in a U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia…President Trump Participates in a Signing Ceremony and an Exchange of Agreements.
Washington, DC…By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483), and […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced $3.3 billion in grant funding today to create over 5,000 residential treatment beds and more than 21,800 outpatient treatment slots for behavioral health care services and will build upon other major behavioral health initiatives in California. Administered by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), the Proposition 1 Bond […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Anne Shirley McSweeney October 26, 1939 ~ May 7, 2025 (age 85). Anne Shirley Mcsweeney, 85, passed away on May 07, 2025, in San Andreas, CA. Anne was born on October 26, 1939, in CA to parents Clyde and Daisey (Arthur) Chapman. Private services will be held. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full agenda is below… LIVE Webcast Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 5/13/2025 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Video Call to Order Roll Call Closed Session Agenda 1. Pursuant to Govt. Code […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Bailey (A056908), a female Rottweiler mix, 3- 4 years old and 82 pounds. Bailey urgently needs a permanent or foster home so she can receive a much-needed knee surgery. She’s been in the shelter for over 500 days, and while the cost of her surgery is fully covered, she can’t undergo the […]
Kennedy Meadows, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will formally reopen Sonora Pass on State Route 108 on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. after five weeks of snow removal operations. Our District 10 Long Barn and District 9 Sonora Junction Maintenance crews made great progress clearing Sonora Pass this season exceeding our annual […]
Lake Alpine, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be temporarily closing State Route 4 / Ebbetts Pass for the incoming storm cycle as of 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025. The westbound closure will be set Raymond Meadows, and the eastbound closure will be at Lake Alpine. There is no current ETO for […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are below… Wednesday, May 7, 2025 00:00 PATROL CHECK 2505070001 Officer initiated activity at Bones Physical Therapy, Mono Wy, Sonora, CA. Disposition: Crime Prevention, Patrol Check. 00:26 PATROL CHECK 2505070002 Officer initiated activity at Main St/Donovan St, Jamestown, CA. Disposition: Crime Prevention, Patrol Check. 01:52 ALARM […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. Wednesday, May 7, 2025 03:46 Traffic Stop 2505070006 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 12/Pettinger Rd, Burson, CA. Disposition: No Report Taken. 06:28 Alarm Sounding 2505070010 Occurred on Hwy 4, in Douglas Flat, CA. Disposition: False Alarm. 07:07 911 Misdial 2505070013 Occurred […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are below… Tuesday, May 6, 2025 00:05 PATROL CHECK 2505060001 Officer initiated activity at Camp Bergel, Bergel Rd/Phoenix Lake Rd, Sonora, CA. Disposition: Crime Prevention, Patrol Check. 00:06 PATROL CHECK 2505060002 Officer initiated activity at Aladdin Motor Inn, Mono Wy, Sonora, CA. Disposition: Crime Prevention, Patrol […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. Tuesday, May 6, 2025 06:24 911 Misdial 2505060007 Occurred on Brave St, in Copperopolis, CA. Disposition: No Report Taken. 07:24 Criminal Contempt 2505060009 Occurred on E Saint Charles St, in San Andreas, CA. Disposition: Report Taken. 08:35 911 Hang Up 2505060012 […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are below… Monday, May 5, 2025 00:46 PATROL CHECK 2505050001 Officer initiated activity at Sierra Flow Fitness, Crystal Falls Dr, Sonora, CA. Disposition: Crime Prevention, Patrol Check. 01:14 TRAFFIC STOP 2505050002 Officer initiated activity at Pedro Y, Hwy 49/PARROTTS Ferry Rd, Sonora, CA. Disposition: Warning Given […]
